Language Education

The Etymologicon is a completely unauthorized guide to the strange underpinnings of the English language. It explains: How you get from “gruntled” to “disgruntled”; why you are absolutely right to believe that your meager salary barely covers “money for salt”; how the biggest chain of coffee shops in the world (hint: Seattle) connects to whaling in Nantucket; and what precisely the Rolling Stones have to do with gardening.

Dive into the vibrant world of Mexican Spanish during your daily commute with this innovative guide designed for language enthusiasts eager to embrace a new linguistic adventure. "Learn Mexican Spanish In Your Car" offers a unique approach to language learning that is both effective and convenient, fitting seamlessly into your busy lifestyle. Whether you're navigating rush hour or embarking on a road trip, transform your car into a dynamic learning environment and reach new heights of fluency in just 100 days.

If you want to learn French fast and in a variety of fun ways that actually work then keep reading...Most people don't have a huge amount of extra time to spend learning a new language. Could you be one of them? You see, most people make the same mistakes when learning French and this is causing their progress to stagnate. The problem is that they are only sticking to one way of learning French. But now, you can maximize your chances of learning French in less time compared to reading boring textbooks.

No books. No long lists of vocabulary. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble - a tried-and-tested language-learning method that has been used by more than one million people to speak fluently and confidently....

Instead of just reading about Swedish, you learn through everyday conversations between native speakers. In each lesson, you hear a practical dialogue. Then, our teachers translate and explain every word and you understand it all within minutes. Not only will you understand practical conversations, but you'll also be able to use the same phrases. Learn Swedish Bundle - Easy Introduction for Beginners focuses on everyday Swedish — the kind that you yourself will use in Sweden.

We all want to help students learn to read, but what happens when 67 percent of children don’t get that chance? 2022 National Report Card data shows that is the reality in the United States right now. But it does not have to be this way!

With a language disappearing every two weeks and neologisms springing up almost daily, an understanding of the origins and currency of language has never seemed more relevant. In this charming volume, a narrative history written explicitly for a young audience, expert linguist David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling. From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, A Little Book of Language ranges widely, revealing language's myriad intricacies and quirks.

Souhaitez-vous apprendre l'anglais plus rapidement et plus efficacement? Ce livre audio offre une méthode innovante et divertissante pour améliorer vos compétences en anglais. Grâce à la méthode audio parallèle, les débutants et les apprenants avancés peuvent développer leurs compétences linguistiques de manière efficace.

Learning a new language as a hobby, like French, can be incredibly satisfying. You are learning a new skill, deepening your mind by learning about a new culture, and exercising your memory. But, did you ever realize that learning French can be a game-changer? As one of the most widely used languages in the world, the ability to speak French can offer new career opportunities as business becomes more global.

Earworms mbt(c) is a revolutionary accelerated technique that takes the hard work out of learning. By listening a few times to these specially composed melodies, with their rhythmic repetitions of Spanish (Latin American) and English, you will pick up essential words and phrases that will not just be on the tip of your tongue but burnt deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time. If you like music, and want to make rapid progress without any formal knowledge of language learning, Earworms mbt(c) Rapid Spanish (Latin American) is the course for you.

Finding helpful and engaging material you can actually understand! That's exactly what inspired us to bundle Volume 1, 2, and 3 of our French short stories. How's a student supposed to learn when language instructors love providing challenging materials that are tough expert-level literature with tons of grammar and rules? That approach for new language learners can be overwhelming, and lead you to flip back and forth between a dictionary and your book constantly!

This specialized vocabulary set, meticulously designed for medical professionals, bridges the language gap between English and French, focusing on terminology frequently encountered in medical settings.

This is your introduction to Venezuelan Spanish, including unique Venezuelan words and idioms and an introduction to Venezuelan customs. This is paired with introductory Spanish as used in Venezeula. This course will help prepare you for work or travel in Venezeula. Topics covered include culture, food, customs, and detail on pronunciation and basic grammar. Vocabulary is organized thematically across a range of topics including numbers, colors, weather, questions, verbs, greetings, manners, animals, vehicles, places, and many more words and phrases that you can put to use daily.

From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners uses listening as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning French, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Landmarks, a fascinating exploration of the relationship between language and landscapes by Robert Macfarlane, read by Roy McMillan. Words are grained into our landscapes, and landscapes are grained into our words. Landmarks is about the power of language to shape our sense of place.

Are you a beginner-level learner looking to improve your Italian? You may know the alphabet. You may know some phrases and some grammar. But if you still can't speak and understand basic Italian conversations, then Learn Italian Bundle - Italian for Beginners (Level 2) is for you. You get to hear real native speakers and get accustomed to the flow of Italian, which you won't get from Apps and textbooks. Just press play and listen. Lessons are just 5 minutes long and can be done anywhere, anytime—at home or on the go.

In folktales, the trickster can be the wise one or the fool, the one who fools or the one who is fooled. That is why children of all ages enjoy hearing these tales. The psychology of childhood is pretty much the same everywhere, giving these enjoyable stories universal appeal.

Imagine speaking Spanish fluently in just a few weeks – without prior knowledge or tedious studying, even if you've struggled with language learning before. Now, you don't have to imagine it – you can experience it! Are you tired of feeling left out during Spanish conversations or missing cultural experiences due to the language barrier? Overwhelmed by grammar rules, or unsure where to start your Spanish journey?

This audiobook includes three comprehensive Portuguese manuscripts in one audiobook. Not only will you learn grammar, but you'll also increase comprehension and grow your Portuguese vocabulary while enjoying yourself.

With this audio, listeners can learn key words and phrases, basic grammar skills, with an emphasis on travel needs.